career objective                              

 

proficient construction manager eager to contribute project supervisory expertise as well as strong site development skills and construction talents toward actively supporting an organization in maximizing performance.

profile                                                

 

• offer over 17 years of solid and progressive construction management experience, including expertise within contract negotiations, subcontractor management and quality control capacities.
• focused team-player recognized for extensive construction knowledge and leadership skills.
• actively facilitate productive business relationships with employees, subcontractors, suppliers, building officials, architects, and engineers to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
• effective at minimizing delays and eliminating cost overruns on behalf of client.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to the construction environment.
• demonstrate strong abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced professional environment.
• extensive background in hvac upgrades, office renovations, toilet room renovations, environmental upgrades to garages, emergency power upgrades, electrical upgrades, security upgrades, battery rooms, data rooms, new roofs, additions, and cable vault environmental upgrades.

professional experience                

 

project manager architectural building systems                                                                                          1994-2009

• manage all construction project functions from initial contract negotiations and material purchasing to final inspections, including project estimation, buyouts, scheduling, coordination, and management.
• effectively collaborate with building officials in reviewing project and obtaining appropriate building permits.
• successfully supervise a broad range of financial operations resulting in cost-reduction, from the generation of detailed cost projections and the review of subcontractor/vendor payments to the implementation of change orders with detailed cost breakdowns.
• create detailed progress reports pinpointing problem areas and possible solutions to them.
• responsible for all project, subcontractor and employee scheduling functions utilizing microsoft project and microsoft office suite.
• consistently handle all administrative functions, from conducting project meetings, updating meeting meetings and facilitating team communication to confirming project schedule with subcontractors, performing employee evaluations and tracking all lead time materials.
• generate detailed punch lists and coordinate the completion of individual items toward project finalization.
• proficiently oversee all quality control inspections, ensuring proper installations and workmanship.
• responsible for drafting comprehensive project closeout manuals and generating documentation for all project phases.

 

 

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project manager architectural building systems                                                                                          1994-2009

 

~ key projects ~

 

• bristol meyers pharmaceuticals; 3 research labs, security upgrade, and cafeteria renovation, for $816k.
• new britain general hospital; mri/x-ray suites, wing renovation, nurses stations, blood lab for $1.5m.
• hartford hospital; 3 surgical suites for $391k.
• bradley memorial hospital; blood laboratory and patient wing $736k.
• lynx/cingular wireless; 12 cell sites, averaging $1m each site, including access, structure and antennas.
• snet/at&t; construction of nodel power supply stations, new london, ct $1.5m hartford, ct $1.4m, bridgeport, ct $2.2m, wallingford, ct $1.75m.
• snet/at&t; 250+ central office renovations throughout connecticut from $50k to $1m.
• cingular wireless; built 50 plus retail stores with budget of $75k- to $350k.
• snet/at&t; 4 communication and electrical vault installations, ranging from $475k to $800k.
• state of connecticut; cafeteria renovation, including equipment, with budget of $386k.

 

project superintendent ashford housing authority                                                               1992-1994

• responsible for the development of 5.5 acre lot into a 4-building assisted living senior complex, including 64 units assisted living housing facility for $2.8m, senior center/commercial kitchen $375k, water well and distribution system for $505k, new septic system and pumping chambers for $205k, and site utilities/roadway construction for $210m.

 

professional education                  

 

commercial management/cost control certificate central connecticut state university               2002

 

advanced planning/scheduling/logistics certificate central connecticut state university           2003

 

construction value management certificate central connecticut state university                           2005

 

construction institute training workshops and seminars                                                1998-present

project value engineering, human resource management, timeline schedules, contract negotiations and implementation, various o.s.h.a training, various computer training, contract interpretation, construction site first aid, working with construction site hazards, asbestos recognition, asbestos "glove bag" abatement, creating accurate as-built drawings, advance problem recongnition, dealing with uncooperative sub contractors and personnel, creating proper and accurate documentation, delegating work loads for labor management, and sequencing and coordinating project delays.

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a construction management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over 17 years construction experience, including project management, subcontractor supervision and personnel development. an examination of my credentials will confirm that i am a skilled professional who thrives in a challenging work environment. i am driven, independently motivated, and results-oriented. i enjoy a challenge and work hard to achieve success. it is my practice to operate within a strict conduct of professionalism and integrity with my clientele. to complement this background, i offer dynamic communication, negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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